Bad back after C section...

Hey I know bad backs are quite normal after having a baby but I am really suffering 13 weeks on from my c section.

Pain killers don’t work and I had physio the other day and he said it can take 6 months to get back to normal .
I am struggling to life the bath bath car seat stand up with her in my arms and it’s starting to really get me down .

Anyone know if it may improve sooner or any tips 6 months of this will do me in .....

Comments (8)

I only get it if I’m on the floor with LO (little one) I find it hard to get back up and then I’m in pain for a bit until I have walked it out, I’m 12 Weeks pp, in looking into Pilates as have been told this is good after an C Section, hopefully this will get better for you x

I’m not sure if mine is from my c section or just general wear and tear from life with a toddler and newborn. Probably a combination of the two. My back completely seized up on Saturday and is always aching. A day of resting properly helped. I’m also trying to be more conscious of the strain I’m putting on it rather than trying to be superwoman lol. I realised breastfeeding was also putting a lot of pressure on my back, so I’m making more effort to sit in a well supported position and use a breastfeeding cushion, which is helping. After my previous section, I went to a physiotherapist and she gave me some exercises to do for strengthening my back. It did get better after a few months.

I'm the same. I was doing fine but this last wk I wake up and I'm literally glued to the mattress in pain. I hate to say it but I suffered with this for 3 years after my 1st and always thought the mattress was too soft. We have a brand new very firm mattress and I've had no back trouble, even when pregnant, until now. I'm in pain carrying the baby and I just feel like I've been through the ringer!! I've been on a spa day today, had a massage & still in agony. Will have to see the GP I guess xx hope yours improves soon xx

I had a c section 13 weeks ago and I struggle everyday with aches and pains especially low back pain and pain on getting up from floor with baby in arms and trying to carry him in his car seat is a particular killer. I’m older (41) so was putting it down to my age but I’m sometimes creeping about so tentatively when I’m comparison my mum who is 30 years older than me is dashing about the place - crazy 🤷‍♀️

No advice but I’m in the same boat - 14 weeks pp. I can’t lie on my stomach (which is so annoying after not being able to while pregnant!) because my back seizes up and I can’t move. Some days are worse than others but it is really getting me down. Wondered whether it was the epidural that caused it? Mine was an EMCS so the epidural was in for around 10 hours.

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